‘Will reach $100bn in mutual trade’: Putin calls India ‘reliable partner’, hails PM Modi’s leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed confidence that bilateral trade between India and Russia will reach USD 100 billion in the coming years, highlighting growing cooperation in energy, investments and other strategic sectors.Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin praised India’s economic growth and described New Delhi as a reliable partner, while…

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Strengthening forex reserves amid US-Iran war: RBI announces 5 measures to attract foreign capital – check details

Foreign capital (AI image) US-Iran war: Moving in to bolster forex reserves and attract foreign investments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced five measures. The steps come at a time when foreign investors have been exiting Indian equities at a record pace, putting pressure on the rupee and India’s…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for gold prices on June 5, 2026 & what should investors do?

Gold’s intraday technical structure remains weak following a decisive breakdown below key support levels. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices seem to be exhibiting weak intraday bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends a sell on rise strategy.Gold August futures on MCX are trading near…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 200 points up, Nifty50 above 23,450 ahead of RBI monetary policy

“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,550, up by 12 points, indicating steady opening cues for domestic indices. Global sentiment remains mixed as investors assess recent economic data and trade-related developments, while stability in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical concerns continue…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold prices set for weekly fall as crude oil prices remain elevated, US-Iran conflict uncertainty continues

Gold prices staged a recovery in the national capital on Thursday, climbing back above the Rs 1.6 lakh mark per 10 grams as lower crude oil prices provided support amid continuing uncertainty surrounding developments in West Asia. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9% purity advanced by Rs 700 to Rs 1,60,300…

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HDFC agents to stop mobilising government funds

MUMBAI: HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in India, has sent a mail to its agents informing them that effective July 1 they should stop mobilising fixed deposits and current account, savings account (CASA) funds from govt entities. The decision comes close on the heels of the bank paying Rs 45 crore incentive to…

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Mehta contests Sebi order on Rs 15L cr inflated revenue

BENGALURU/MUMBAI: A day after markets regulator Sebi banned Rajesh Mehta, the chief of Bengaluru-based gold refiner Rajesh Exports, for inflating the company’s revenues over several years to induce investors to invest in the stock, the company said there was communication gap with Sebi that led to the regulatory decision. Mehta also stood by the company’s…

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‘Look at India as a base and not just a market’: Piyush Goyal

MUMBAI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal has called upon Indian industry and MNCs to move beyond seeing the country as a market. He urged them to create bases for manufacturing, design & innovation, and use India for global supply chains and exports. He sought their engagement with India as a co-creator of value and not…

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Gleaming rise and sudden retreat: How Rajesh Mehta landed in Sebi crosshairs

BENGALURU: Many in Karnataka know Rajesh Mehta for his Shubh, Laabh, and Oyzterbay jewellery stores. The three brands for a while looked like they could together take on the might, and replicate the success of the other Bengaluru-headquartered national biggie-Tanishq.But that was not to be. As Mehta struggled with Sebi investigations in the past few…

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India, US look at non-tariff measures

NEW DELHI: India and the US have discussed issues going beyond trade in goods to include non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation and economic security alignment, among other issues, an official statement said Thursday.A team from USTR office was in India since Monday to advance negotiations on the trade agreement, which has been in the…

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